Small Scale Military Headquarters

Corey,
Many thanks for the reply and the information.

Also gotta think the spot debacle is going to hurt pre-orders. More people will be inlcined to see the actual production model before ordering.

digger wrote:Also gotta think the spot debacle is going to hurt pre-orders. More people will be inlcined to see the actual production model before ordering.

True, and it will not only hurt pre-orders between consumer and retailer, it has hurt pre-orders between retailer and manufacturer/distributor. This kind of stuff travels the length of the supply chain. Ultimately, unless those at fault have a "come to Jesus" moment then this is a stink that will linger for a long time.

hi guys.
glad to be back!
my friend Eli who owns Zotz decals plus is a fine modeler/sculpter, is doing decals for the JSI F-14 Miss Molly. i'm working on a rebuild repaint of one now. the sheet is $45.00. if any interisted people let me know. i'll tell you how to order

later glen

KAGNEW wrote:hi guys.
glad to be back!
my friend Eli who owns Zotz decals plus is a fine modeler/sculpter, is doing decals for the JSI F-14 Miss Molly. i'm working on a rebuild repaint of one now. the sheet is $45.00. if any interisted people let me know. i'll tell you how to order

later glen

Thanks Glen, ordered a set from Eli.

JoeS.

I finally received an answer from Tony at Merit Int'l regarding the JSI 1/18 F-14 A kit. So here it is for all you non-believers.

Hi Rudy
Thank you for your email inquiry about the 1/18 F14A kit.

Yes, a kit version will be released around June/July. Right now we are determining how much parts need to be sub-assembled and at same time making the kit for easy build and paint.

Hope to hear from you soon.

All the best

Tony

rschaap wrote:I finally received an answer from Tony at Merit Int'l regarding the JSI 1/18 F-14 A kit. So here it is for all you non-believers.

Hi Rudy
Thank you for your email inquiry about the 1/18 F14A kit.

Yes, a kit version will be released around June/July. Right now we are determining how much parts need to be sub-assembled and at same time making the kit for easy build and paint.

Hope to hear from you soon.

All the best

Tony

Wow, I wonder who they're going to sell that to?

for those who want kit form good.. as for me i cant pant squat,,,,..

so i am happy

I think this kit will take off for a number of reasons. I know as a model builder the challenge is awe inspiring. I know as a collector it can fill a gap in my collection by allowing me the opportunity to build a late model version. I also hold the belief that some of the companies that make conversion and add on kits along with photo-etched parts will jump on the band wagon because of the builders demands. Call me an optimist but it never hurts to believe.

i will get a couple of them

glen

This is great news, I wonder how much it will cost?

A kit would/could be big. 1/32nd scale has seen a real surge the past few years and I think once a few modelers see just how big this thing is many will want at least one 1/18th scale bird for their fleet and the F-14 is just one of those iconic aircraft. For me it would be much easier to modify a kit to "D" standards than prying apart an existing bird. One thing the Chinese know how to do is glue the dam things together.

Regards,

Mike

Good news on a kit, it will make customizing much more easier to be sure. I'm guessing the kit will run at least $150 but that's just my opinion.

Wow, F-14 in kit form would be nice. Hope to see it in June/July.
But how much would it cost?

When are the JSI F-14 pilots being released?

I've been asking this question for two months now, but it seems to keep falling on deaf ears.

NWARTY:

I've been asking that question about the pilots since the JSI F-14 was first announced. Awhile back, it was stated that the pilots were to be released in the first quarter of 2010---which is about to end. I asked my JSI dealer a few weeks ago, and he hadn't heard a thing.

JSI will probably ask for a pre-order for the pilots. We'll be shown something awesome on Merit's website only to receive pink polka dotted, hello-kitty looking, spawn of some PTE steroid-fueled action figure.

[sarcasm off]

[EDIT] Nevermind regarding Merit (insert beating-dead-horse .gif here)

And I'll add.

At this point, I don't give a crap about the pilots anymore. I used to care A LOT. JSI has left me with a bad taste in my mouth after this entire debacle. Fool me once...

Back to repainting my Tomcat

I can understand being a little upset with JSI. My Tomcat came to me missing the Arrestor hook and houseing and the ECM houseings under the leading edge. They sent me the arrestor hook and houseing. Nothing so far on the ECM recievers. But in this day and age when there are absolutely no body doing 1/18th I will take JSI happily with all thier little nuisances. Although the Spots were unacceptable.

I've created some pretty good looking pilots with Joe bodies and the helmets from the PTE "paratrooper" (or whatever they call it) figure -- I guess it's supposed to be a HALO jumper or something, but the head/helmets with oxygen mask and hose look very good on the joe bodies. With some dremeling on the butts and back of the thighs they fit fine and look good with the matching helmets.

For those of you asking about the pilots. When Tony gets back to me on the price of the kit I'll ask about the pilot and RIO release date and cost. I'm hoping to hear from him soon. Come to think of it, I'll ask about the support vehicles they have shown duing a couple of the toy shows as well.

RSCHAAP:

Thanks very much for the help concerning the pilots.

Not a problem. I'd rather have the correct pilot in the seat since I put out the money for the F-14. I'll keep everyone posted as soon as I know more.